It seems to me, having known and observed members of all three demographic groups, "The Greatest Generation" was followed by "The Silent Generation" which was followed by "The Stoned Generation".

And now we will have the legal dealers.

Not Sure
 

Really not sure what "Legal Generation" is meant to
signify? :popcorn:

Not legal generation. The young people are called Milennials. Legal Dealers is my sarcastic take on the new folks in the Marijuana Dispensary business.

I think it means for some, that the brainwashing attempt by the government with misinformation such as the fake documentary 'Reefer Madness'...actually worked.

What didn't work nearly as well, was the CIA's long term attempt to control people with LSD.

There's an excellent series on the History Channel called the 'America's War on Drugs,' that goes into great detail on what actually gave rise to the problem we have with the more serious drugs...such as heroin and cocaine. The main culprit being our own CIA.

Interestingly enough, two of the most harmful drugs imaginable and are a mainstay here in TV...nicotine & alcohol...are totally legal.

New Study Finds Marijuana Safer Than Alcohol Or Tobacco | IFLScience

Go figure. :shrug:

I am totally amazed at the number of people who still smoke cigarettes in "America's healthiest Hometown".

Excessive alcohol intake is quite a problem in many retirement communities. "It's five o'clock somewhere."

The real madness is how the contrarians love to beat up on an organic plant.
Welcome to The Prozac Nation, where Xanax fixes everything, eh?

It always makes me laugh when I see people quoting "Florida's Friendliest Hometown" and "America's Healthiest Hometown". Both of these are the registered trademarks of the Holding Company of The Villages, Inc. which basically means they are marketing tools. Apparently effective marketing tools too.

They are and there is nothing wrong with marketing to sell a fine product..

I don't think that is the point here.

The deal is done on Marijuana Dispensaries. They are here. Just don't **** on MY leg and tell me it is raining. They are only useful slightly for pain or neurological symptoms.

There are many addicted or dependent on opioids and alcohol in The Villages.

There are many that can take the medication and drink without dependency. When you over medicate or over drink and drive, that is the danger to the rest of us.

Although I'm not a user, I think that the prohibition on marijuana is a huge failure and should go they way of alcohol prohibition.

This may have been asked.....I didn't read through the whole thread.
Does anyone know the expense of marijuana? It's not covered by Medicare, so am wondering how expensive it might be.
I also assume that it is being sold in pill form? I can't imagine non smokers wanting to take up smoking.
I for one am very excited that this is being offered. There are a lot of folks that are unable to use opioids, but they need pain relief.

I'm not sure about Florida pricing yet, but here is link to a Dispensary in Illinois, which contains pricing information. I imagine prices should be pretty similar nation wide.

Naperville Menu - 3cdispensary

I do believe that street prices are less

I did some googling around after seeing news about the Medical Marijuana Awareness Day thing at the Waterfront yesterday. Here's what I found:

Here's a survey from one of the sponsor's site, it lists some of the qualifying conditions
From the same sponsor, a bunch of resource websites
And a website all about medical marijuana education

Cheers

I don't know who does what in The Villages but ...

The other day I was sitting on a bench at one of the Squares. Not feeling so well, I mentioned to the oldtimer sitting next to me "my joints are awfully stiff". Without missing a beat she said: "Well then you're rolling them too tight".

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(Ok I admit it, sometimes I crack myself up)

Sadly, I'm not seeing but a couple docs in or around TV. It won't do us much good to have the local dispensaries if we can't find a prescribing doctor. Hopefully, others will come on board

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:eclipsee_gold_cup:

The really funny part about it is that she was absolutely right..........

You can get a recommendation for medical cannabis through the people I went through which was Doc MJ (Medical Marijuana Recommendations for Florida Residents | DocMJ). They do telemedicine visits, and currently, you just have to go in for one in-person appointment. The renewals are done automatically for the recommendations. Since medical cannabis is not covered by insurance, this is what I found to work the best. And I have bought from the new TruLieve location in The Villages as well.

after 2 MRI's at the VA...I've got acute spinal stenosis...pain management?

There is a web site where you can buy medical hemp oil called Charlotte's Web: Charlotte's Web Hemp Extract Oil Dietary Supplement: CW™ Hemp . For their customer service issues, call 719-373-1276, email at info@cwhemp.com, or join a live chat session on Charlotte's Web Hemp Extract Oil Dietary Supplement: CW™ Hemp. Here is a web site that lists the illnesses treatable by medical cannabis: Lean About Illnesses Treatable With Medical Cannabis .

Mike
 

Me too as soon as possible to help a chronic pain issue I have when do you think we will access same

I would be interested in knowing what your experience has been. Specifically, what form are you using and what is the cost.

I've tried it all...nothing so far has worked. I get a TENS unit tomorrow. Gabapentin gave me bad constipation...

Thanks for the info but, as I'm sure you already know, medical cannabis is not the same. The real healing properties are found in the whole plant. I've tried CBD oil from hemp and did not get the relief I'm looking for.

Greg, I checked and found that spinal stenosis is a qualifying condition for medical marijuana, so as long as you fit the other qualifiers (florida resident, 18 or older, etc.) you should be good to go.

To get a medical cannabis recommendation, you need to bring proof of prior diagnosis to a specially trained physician-- like the ones at MMTC in Baylee Plaza or one from weedmaps.com --at your assessment appointment. The 90-day wait was recently eliminated so they'll be able to give you a recommendation and patient ID number pretty quickly. At that point you apply for the state MM card, and that's where you've got to watch out for delays. The state office is understaffed and has been a little overwhelmed with the flood of patients after the 90-day wait requirement was lifted, so I'd try to get in there sooner rather than later so the wait doesn't pile up? My uncle got his card just recently, I think the state part took 3-4 weeks.

After you get your card, you should be able to fill that recommendation from your doctor at a dispensary like Trulieve/Surterra/Knox/etc. but different dispensaries do carry different products, so maybe talk to your doctor about which dispensary/product is closest to what you need.

I heard tonight on the News that three municipalities in Florida have decided to not allow Medical Cannibis. They feel they have no control over the number of sites so until the State can make some restrictions they have opted to just not allow them which they ARE allowed to do.

Winter Park is one of them; Winter Park may put moratorium on pot centers - Orlando Sentinel

Where is this new Medical Cannibis site near The Villages? What County, or town?

Hi all. First....$300.00 for visit to doctor in Bailey Plaza. Legislature has done away with 90 day waiting period starting July 5, 2017. You cannot get marijuana under any circumstance. You CAN get CBD oil mixed with THC. THC is what is in the marijuana plant. After your $300. visit, you then send $75.00 to State of Florida Compassionate Care. You wait a few weeks and you receive a Medical Marijuana card. At this time the dispensary also gets your card number. You can call the dispensary and have your vape delivered. Vape is the oil and THC is what comes from marijuana. You need to also buy a vape pen. You receive a cartridge that screws into the vape pen and you vape it much like the smokeless cigarettes you see all over. The first prescription doesn't help much. Cost about $80.00. So you call the doctor and tell him and he calls in another prescription, cost $80.00. Cannot return the first batch. The vials should last 45 days. Insurance does not cover any of it. New dispensary opened on 441 so you save the $25.00 delivery fee. There are other doctors who are charging $175.00. They are in Orlando. I believe one is in Ocala.
This whole process is brand new. Laws change from day to day.

So does this mean when I'm driving and vaping my regular e-cig, I'll be pulled over to see if I'm DWI ?

It's taken over 50 years. In 1966 we slept under the Golden Gate Bridge in San Fran. I'm not a Florida resident. Either way. pot is safer than booze

It is surprising how well people can do unencumbered with stuff to distort reality and deaden the emotional pain of life. They manage just fine. They see other people doing things that are both amusing and dangerous. They don't have trouble remembering what they did the night before and don't feel shame for it.

But to each his own. But don't say you want medical marijuana for cancer cures and pain AND.....................

Don't get all gooney and drive your vehicle into someone I love. I will peel your skin off for you.

Please don't get people stirred up about pot for recreational purposes and the merits of pot vs alcohol. This is a conversation about medical cannibas for those whose quality of life is being altered by disease. No one is getting high from it.

Thank you for your informative, articulate explanation of how the process works and what constitutes the substance. My only question is one of curiosity--why does the first dose not help much? Does it have to build up in your system?

If I'm not mistaken there are multiple methods of delivery, vaping being only one of them. There are also many strains of the plant and all have varying degrees of cbd and thc. Everyone responds differently and there is no Right or wrong dosage/strain. It's just what works best for your particular set of symptoms. It seems like at first there is a bit of trial and error until you find your sweet spot.

You have got to be kidding! No one is getting high from medical pot??? Look at the list of qualifications in states where it is available...the door is wide open for basically anyone to qualify.

For example, the newly passed law in FL includes "or any other ailment/condition of the same severity/symptoms, when determined by a physician's opinion that the medical use of marijuana would surpass any potential health risks".

Despite it's legitimate use for some ailments, the legalization of medical marijuana is basically a step toward recreational legalization.

Have gone through the entire process to obtain my state issued ID card. I used MMTC in Baley Plaza and my first visit was on the computer. After 3 months I sent in my information to the state and got my card. On 441 there is a dispensary Trulieve. I started out with drops, and it has been increased to vapor.

I had stomach surgery and get nauseous and can't eat. It has helped with that and also arthritis in my neck and back.

Hi, as a Senior living in Colorado for past 5 years, and having a Registered Medical Marijuana card; I'l be happy to share my experience here. Just pm me.
tranceminder@msn.com

This looks like a group that may be interested in this-- we'd love to have your feedback!

Gracie, darling, is there a way you can "correctly" misspell?

Whoops.

Well this for my defense. I don't toke and I don't chew and I don't go out with boys who do.